Children's puzzle UK EN71 test report processing
Date：2026-01-15 09:54:53 Classification
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Although the UK has left the EU, it still accepts toys that meet the EN71 standard. Children's puzzles can legally enter the UK market after obtaining an EN71 test report. Specific procedures are as follows:
I. Applicable Core EN71 Test Items
Children's puzzles are traditional toys and generally require completion of the following three core tests:
1. EN71-1: Physical and Mechanical Performance Testing
This includes drop testing, small parts testing, sharp edge detection, tensile testing, pressure testing, and torsion testing. It ensures that the puzzle will not cause injury such as ingestion or cuts to children due to structural or component issues under use and foreseeable misuse.
2. EN71-2: Flame Retardant Performance Testing
This assesses the flammability of the puzzle materials, specifies prohibited flammable materials, and requires that the material's burning rate not exceed the standard limit to avoid fire risks.
3. EN71-3: Migration Test for Specific Elements
This test measures the leaching of eight heavy metals, including lead, mercury, cadmium, and chromium, from the materials in the puzzle. It simulates the environment of a child's gastric juice to test migration levels, ensuring compliance with safety limits and preventing heavy metal hazards to children's health.
II. Application Process
1. Determine Product Category and Testing Scope
Identify the category covered by the EN71 standard for the children's puzzle and confirm the specific items to be tested (usually the above three items; special puzzles may require additional testing).
2. Prepare Relevant Documents and Samples
Documents: Complete the testing application form and provide product images, a material list, design drawings, product instructions, and other technical documents.
Samples: Submit 3-5 finished product samples. If the puzzle has parts of different colors or materials, provide separate samples of each to avoid affecting the chemical test results.
3. Select a Compliant Testing Organization
Select a third-party testing organization with EN71 testing qualifications. Ensure the organization possesses authoritative qualifications such as CNAS and CMA (Dezewei Testing CNAS Registration No.: L8083). Compare fees and timelines before making a selection. 4. Submit Application and Samples, Conduct Testing
Send the application materials and samples to the testing organization, sign a testing contract specifying the items, fees, and timeline. The organization will conduct laboratory testing according to the EN71 standard, with a typical cycle of 5-7 working days.
5. Obtain Test Report and Compliance Certification
Upon successful testing, the organization will issue an EN71 test report. If CE certification is required, the relevant procedures can be completed based on the test report to obtain a certification certificate. Children's puzzles affixed with the CE mark can then enter the UK and EU markets.
6. Rectification (if required)
If the test fails, the product material or structure must be adjusted according to the testing organization's rectification suggestions. After rectification, samples must be resubmitted for testing until the standard requirements are met.
III. Precautions
Ensure the samples and technical documents provided are authentic and accurate; otherwise, the accuracy of the test evaluation will be affected.
The size and proportion of the CE marking must conform to the standard: C and E must be the same height and ≥5mm. Scaling must follow proportional requirements. Do not affix the marking to other easily confused third-party markings; ensure clarity.
While the UK market accepts the EN71 standard, if a closer fit to local regulatory requirements is needed, relevant UKCA certification rules can also be referenced. However, the EN71 test report remains valid.
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